Beautiful 1904 Craftsman home meticulously updated while preserving the original features. Large front porch adds to the charm, character and curb appeal offering a warm welcome for all who enter. The recent whole house renovation includes long-plank old oak hardwood floors; fully upgraded electrical and plumbing; newer kitchen with farmhouse sink, upgraded appliances and large center island; fully renovated and expanded bathrooms with custom showers; and newly added upstairs laundry with an abundance of storage and four easy accessible additional storage areas. All original windows, pocket doors, exposed wooden beam ceilings, and built-in china cabinet in the formal dining room. This five bedroom house has a flowing floor plan with 3 bedrooms on the second level and 2 bedrooms on the lower level. Huge backyard professionally landscaped with sunny and shaded seating area under the canopy of a large California oak tree. Many fruit trees including: Seville Orange, Blood Orange, Eureka Lemon, Meyer Lemon, Lime, Satsuma, Kumquat, Grapefruit, and Pomegranate Trees. Outdoor automated lighting adds to the ambiance of the romantic rear grounds. More amenities include newer driveway, newer automatic gate and automatic garage door with updated electrical in garage for an electric vehicle. This home exudes Pride of Ownership.
Single-familyProperty Type
1904Year Built
9,141 sq ftLot Size
$1,217Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Michele Downing•DRE #01046965• COMPASS
Bought with Emilia A Aldana•DRE #01910638• COMPASS
Major Price Reduction!(70,000) Beautiful traditional craftsman, features all original built-in cabinets, period moldings, wainscoating and ceiling beams. Large front porch, formal living and dining room. There is a large den off the dining room. The windows are original leaded glass, with beautiful detailing. Two of the bathrooms feature claw-foot bath tubs and period fixtures. The kitchen opens up onto a large back patio, great for entertaining. The back and front yards offer lush and mature lanscaping with automatic sprinklers. The back yard is fenced and private. Close to local South Pasadena elementary, middle and high schools.
Public Records
Nov 3, 1986
Sold
$281,000
$110/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$33,153 (−2.9%)
$2,042,825 + $875,496
$2,918,321
2024
$34,131 (+2.2%)
$2,042,825 + $875,496
$2,918,321
2023
$33,395 (−5.5%)
$2,002,770 + $858,330
$2,861,100
2022
$35,356 (+111.7%)
$1,963,500 + $841,500
$2,805,000
2021
$16,700 (+1.5%)
$1,925,000 + $825,000
$2,750,000
2020
$16,461 (+1.6%)
$992,439 + $375,702
$1,368,141
2019
$16,208 (+2.4%)
$982,263 + $371,850
$1,354,113
2018
$15,824 (+1.3%)
$963,003 + $364,559
$1,327,562
2017
$15,614 (+6.6%)
$925,609 + $350,403
$1,276,012
2016
$14,646 (+1.7%)
$925,609 + $350,403
$1,276,012
2015
$14,406 (+1.5%)
$907,460 + $343,533
$1,250,993
2014
$14,198 (+21.2%)
$876,322 + $331,745
$1,208,067
2012
$11,715 (−7.8%)
$888,200 + $299,800
$1,188,000
2011
$12,705 (−1.6%)
$736,400 + $248,600
$985,000
2010
$12,915 (−1.9%)
$800,000 + $270,000
$1,070,000
2009
$13,165 (+300.1%)
$800,000 + $270,000
$1,070,000
2008
$3,290
$834,200 + $315,800
$1,150,000
Tax history for 1836 Monterey Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$33,153 (−2.9%)
$2,042,825 + $875,496
$2,918,321
2024
$34,131 (+2.2%)
$2,042,825 + $875,496
$2,918,321
2023
$33,395 (−5.5%)
$2,002,770 + $858,330
$2,861,100
2022
$35,356 (+111.7%)
$1,963,500 + $841,500
$2,805,000
2021
$16,700 (+1.5%)
$1,925,000 + $825,000
$2,750,000
2020
$16,461 (+1.6%)
$992,439 + $375,702
$1,368,141
2019
$16,208 (+2.4%)
$982,263 + $371,850
$1,354,113
2018
$15,824 (+1.3%)
$963,003 + $364,559
$1,327,562
2017
$15,614 (+6.6%)
$925,609 + $350,403
$1,276,012
2016
$14,646 (+1.7%)
$925,609 + $350,403
$1,276,012
2015
$14,406 (+1.5%)
$907,460 + $343,533
$1,250,993
2014
$14,198 (+21.2%)
$876,322 + $331,745
$1,208,067
2012
$11,715 (−7.8%)
$888,200 + $299,800
$1,188,000
2011
$12,705 (−1.6%)
$736,400 + $248,600
$985,000
2010
$12,915 (−1.9%)
$800,000 + $270,000
$1,070,000
2009
$13,165 (+300.1%)
$800,000 + $270,000
$1,070,000
2008
$3,290
$834,200 + $315,800
$1,150,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,144 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1930
Sq. Ft.
2,188
Year built
1904
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
5318018040
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 30, 2026.
RS
Residential Single-Family District
The RS zoning district is intended for areas appropriate for the development of detached, single-family homes. The allowable residential density is a maximum of five dwelling units per acre. The RS zoning district is consistent with the Low Density Neighborhood land use designation of the General Plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Auto Driveway Gate, Driveway - Concrete, Garage, Garage - Single Door, Gated, Side by Side, Workshop
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Dryer Included, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Closet, Individual Room, Inside, On Upper Level, Washer Hookup, Washer Included
Kitchen Information
Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range/Stove Hood, Refrigerator
Has Appliances
Breakfast Counter / Bar, Formal Dining Room, In Kitchen
Kitchen Island, Remodeled Kitchen, Self-closing cabinet doors
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
# of Baths (3/4): 1
Double Sinks In Master Bath, Linen Closet/Storage, Remodeled, Separate tub and shower, Shower, Shower in Tub, Soaking Tub, Vanity area, Walk-in shower
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
Attic, Basement, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Suite, Two Primaries
Window Features: Screens, Skylights, Wood Frame Windows
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Blockwall, Chain Link, Wood
Has Fence
Construction Materials: Wood
Foundation Information
Foundation Details: Raised
Basement: Unfinished Basement
Exterior Features
Rain Gutters
Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Covered, Porch - Front, Patio, Patio Open, Stone
Has Patio
Pool Features: None
Has Sprinklers
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Lawn, Park Nearby, Patio Home, Sprinkler System, Treed Lot, Walkstreet, Yard
Property Information
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Direction Faces: South
Living Area Source: Taped
Parcel Number: 5318018040
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Total # of Stories: 2
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lighting, Suburban
School Information
Elementary School: Marengo
Middle Or Junior School: South Pasadena
High School: South Pasadena
Elementary School 2: MARENG
Middle Or Junior School 2: SOUPAS
High School 2: SOUPAS
Location Information
Latitude: 34.11268200
Longitude: -118.14507300
Other Subdivision Name: Not Applicable
Directions: E of Marengo Avenue, W of Milan Avenue, S of Mission Street
Road Surface Type: Maintained, Paved
Subdivision Name: Not Applicable
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,188
Stories: —
Lot Size: 9,144 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1904
Year Renovated: 1930
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 5318018040
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 30, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 45
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 45
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Michele
List Agent Last Name: Downing
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: COMPASS
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Emilia
Buyer Agent Last Name: Aldana
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: COMPASS
Around this home
Schools
Marengo Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
10/10
South Pasadena Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
10/10
South Pasadena Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
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